Citizens On Patrol Recruit For New Members

A public meeting will be held to recruit new members for the group Citizens On Patrol. Maybe you you want to join or simply just get the info.

The group works with the RCMP to provide an extra set of eyes to help make the community safer and alert Police of any suspicious activity.

Citizens on Patrol have been working in the community with the Police since April of 2006.

The meeting gets underway at 7 in the Library of The Stephen High School this Thursday. 

RCMP Seek Public Assistant In Stolen Vehicle

RCMP are on the look out for a stolen van that was taken from the Pennfield area late last month.It's a 1998 Navy Blue Ford Windstar with paint patches and NB plates BWD 820

Police are asking the public for information that could help them and if you can call District 1 RCMP at  755-1132 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) to remain anonymous.

SPCA Raise Funds with Crafts

Crafters and Animals.. It may sound like an odd combination but The Charlotte County Animal Shelter don't think so. The group is hosting a craft fair to raise fund for the Shelter.

It's s currently looking for donations of Christmas crafts and baked goods to sell at our annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, November 27th.

The Craft Fair will be held at the St. Stephen Legion with  all profits will go towards the care of the animals at the shelter.Donations can be dropped off at the shelter anytime! For more info, please call 465-7657 or see www.cc-spca.petfinder.com.

 

Man Faces Charges After Cocaine Seizure

Police say they've taken about two thousand dollars worth of crack cocaine off the street following a raid on a Princess Street home in Saint John  late last week -- they came armed with a search warrant and seized just over 10-grams of crack as well as scales and packaging material.

A 22-year old man was arrested and has been spending time at the Regional Correctional Centre. He's due in court today to answer to charges of trafficking.

15 Year Old Murder Case Opens In Moncton Court Today

A man in his sixty will appear in a Moncton court today for a preliminary hearing.

Raymond Joseph is accused of killing a woman and her son 15 years ago.He faces two counts of first-degree murder.
 
 He's accused of killing 37-year-old Mary Lou Barnes and 12-year-old Larry Mills Jr.
  
Their bodies were found in their Sackville home in November 1995.
  
Police say they had been strangled.

Phone Scam making It's Rounds

This is all to familiar but another phone scam is making the rounds in the area. This time a caller will call and identify himself as a relative that has gotten himself or herself into trouble and need cash.

Then then ask you to wire the money to them. Police have been informed about this scam making the rounds and remind the public never to give out  your personal information over the phone.

If you receive a call like this phone the police and report the information to Phone Busters.

Blacks Harbour Water Interruption

You may notice you have little or no water tomorrow if you live south of the Blacks Harbour Supermarket as the Public Works Department will be upgrading the water service.

Water Crews will be working in the area between 8 to 4.

Civic Center Project Update

With a cost of just over 19 Million dollars the Civic Center slated for St. Stephen is in it's final stages.

The Environmental Assessment has been completed by the Town Of St. Stephen and is awaiting Federal approval.

Chief Administrative Officer John Ferguson tells Tide News they are near the end and a construction start date has been sent to Infrastructure Canada for mid November for the demolition part of the project.

St. Croix Vocational Center Closed Friday

The St. Croix vocational center will be closed on tomorrow to show their respect to the Purcell family in the loss of Jim Purcell.

Purcell sat as a valued Board member of The Vocational Center for many year.

Local Artists Set To Emerge Into the Limelight

They are said to be he roots of a new generation of music here at home. All four of them are just starting their musical careers, releasing their debut recordings and all four of them are certainly creating a big buzz provincially and nationally.

Andy Brown’s contemporary folk rock style, Babette  Hayward’s  voice and folk sensibilities, Lisa  LeBlanc’s Acadian blend of roots, folk and rock  and Owen Steel’s blues-tinged  groove oriented roots music will come together for a series of incredible concerts. The first one is tonight in Saint Andrews at The W.C. O'Neil Areana.

Owen Steel is quite possibly the most recognizable, yet unheard young musician on the east coast.

The Concert gets underway at 8.

Missing Person

Saint John City police are looking for your help in finding a man who has been among the missing since earlier this month. He's 24 year old Donovan Campbell-Bentley who was reported missing October 15th from his apartment in the north end.

He's believed to be wearing a brown leather bomber style jacket, light beige cargo pants and brown shoes. If you can help locate him, give police a call at 648-3333 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-tips.

Dexter Construction Reminds Hunter's Of Safety

With Hunting season now upon us  Dexter Construction is reminding hunter's that they are carrying out construction activities along the new Route 1 Gateway Highway from Waweig to Lepreau.

Officials tell Tide News the area is their work place and in the interest of their worker's safety they want Hunter's to respect the legal distance for the discharge of firearms near the construction site.

Last year, just over 5000 of the animals were shot and killed and officials with the Department of Natural Resources expect close to 6000 will be harvested over the next month.

Death Of A Saint Andrews Man

Fredericton City Police say foul play is not suspected in the death of a 21 year old Saint Andrew's man.

Andrew Bartlett was found dead in a south side apartment over the weekend.

Constable Rick Mooney says they got a call around 5 am on Sunday and upon arrival found the deceased, Andrew Jason Bartlett, who was attending St. Thomas University.

The Funeral service will be held on Thursday in Saint  Andrews at The All Saints Anglican Church  at 3:30 pm.

Saint Andrews Water Flushing

The Town of Saint Andrews will be doing their regular Fall water flushing of water mains until Thursday October 28  between the hours of 7:30 am to 4 PM daily.

Town officials tell us you may experience some discoloration in the water or a drop in water pressure during this flushing.

Public Meeting to Be Held On Middle School Concept

There is a meeting scheduled for Thursday November 4 at The St. George Community Center to discuss just exactly what a middle school experience is.

District 10 officials say these student s are in the middle of the public school education system. The meeting will discuss idea's any ways to deal with these in-between kids.

The District Education Council has appointed a committee to steer a consultation and information process. They will work with a consult Charlie Norman to engage the public. The meeting gets underway at 7.

Forensic Nurses Week November 8th through November 12th

Governor Baldacci has proclaimed  November 8th through 12th as “Forensic Nurses Week.” for the state of Maine.

The Attorney General’s office houses the State’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program better known as SAFE  provides training and technical assistance for healthcare providers who have suffered sexual assaults, and in the use of the Maine sex crimes kit for collection of evidence.

In Maine over 150 Sexual Assault Forensic Nurses provide specialized care for victims of sexual violence, domestic violence/abuse, child abuse and neglect, and elder mistreatment.

Greater awareness of Forensic Nurses and their work ensures communities will utilize their services to prevent, mitigate, or intervene following acts of violence.

New Coalition Forms To Call For Aquaculture Reform In Nova Scotia & NB

A group of people have formed a group in the area call Atlantic Coalition For Aquaculture Reform this after the disappointed with the failure of provincial and federal governments to effectively regulate the aquaculture industry.

The group says the government  is failing to protect the marine environment and fishing economy.
The group tells us questions are being raised with the sea lice in the salmon cages with the use of the pesticides.

Matthew Abbott, Coordinator for Fundy Baykeeper based in St Andrews says the aquaculture industry  is threatening the marine ecosystem.

The growing presence of aquaculture in the waters of Nova Scotia greatly concerns fishermen and citizens around the province.


The Atlantic Coalition for Aquaculture Reform consists of Fundy North Fishermen’s Association, Grand Manan Fishermen's Association, Fundy Weir Fishermen’s Association, Ecology Action Centre (Nova Scotia), Fundy Baykeeper/CCNB (New Brunswick), St. Mary’s Bay Coastal Alliance Society (Nova Scotia), the Friar’s Bay Development Association (Campobello), Friends of Shelburne Harbour (Nova Scotia), and a number of concerned coastal residents.

Halloween Date Changed For The Village Of McAdam

The Village of McAdam will be changing the date of Halloween so it  so it doesn't interfere with the Christian Worship in the Community.

Mayor Frank Carol and Council made this decision at  their last council meeting.  

St. Stephen , St. George Saint Andrews and Blacks Harbour will keep Halloween On Sunday.

Deer Hunting Season Starts Today

Starting today, deer hunters hit the woods around the Province. Last year, just over 5000 of the animals were shot and killed and officials with the Department of Natural Resources expect close to 6000 will be harvested over the next month.

Those who hunt deer with a bow have been in the woods looking for a deer since the fourth.

The deer hunting season with a rifle runs until the 20th of next month.

Cupe Calls For A National Inquiry

Canadian Blood Services unions from across the country are calling for the Federal Health Minister to call a national inquiry.

They want a deeper look into the decision by Canadian Blood Services to re-locate it's production lab in Millidgeville to Nova Scotia.

Cupe Rep Mike Davidson says it is a concern when CBS officials say the move was made to save money when CEO Dr. Graham Sher makes over $671,000 dollars a year which includes an over $141,000 pay increase over the past three years.

Davidson adds any inquiry should also have the Federal Health Minister ask CBS how it can ignore the Provincial Medical Community and it's wishes.